This is a beautiful Fukuro obi with swallowtail butterfly and "Kiri" (paulownia) design, which is embroidered from Showa period (1926-1989).Lots of shining gold and silver foil threads are added to the three dimensional embroidery.Textile is exquisite silk and has soft touch. It is woven stripe pattern on the base with kawari-ori technique.Lining is not added inside. 'Tesaki'(narrow end) is sewn rather roughly.The length is rather short. 412cm(13ft 6.2in)

It has slight discoloration on the base due to its age.It has discoloration on upper and bottom 'otaiko'(square bow) partly. (2nd flaw photo) For the details, please refer to the photos and figure.

Though it has some imperfections, please enjoy its beautiful design!

* Embroidery seems to be 'kiribame'(technique which cuts off some cloth, inserts in another cloth and constitutes a pattern or dyed) of other fabric.And it is sewn with gold and silver foil threads.